Orphans

Opened: April 18, 2013
Closing: May 19, 2013

Orphans - 2013 - Broadway History , Info & More

In ORPHANS, two orphaned brothers are living in a decrepit North Philadelphia row house. Treat, the eldest, (Foster), supports his damaged younger sibling Phillip (Sturridge) by petty thievery, and makes the house a virtual prison for the seemingly simple-minded Phillip. One night he kidnaps a rich older man, Harold (Baldwin), who turns out to have his own motives and becomes the father figure the boys have always yearned for.

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Daddy Issues
7 / 10

For all the fluency of its craftsmanship, "Orphans" gives the impression of having been knocked together out of spare theatrical parts. Not only is its premise self-evidently derived from Harold Pinter's "The Caretaker," but Mr. Kessler has pinched other elements of the play from sources as diverse as "The Glass Menagerie," "Our Town" and Sam Shepard's "True West." But it's still an exceptionally effective vehicle for three strong actors, and Mr. Baldwin is both strong and moving, playing Harold as if he were

Skinny Baldwin Pales in ‘Orphans’; Booming ‘Hyde’: Stage
5 / 10

Without a menacing atmosphere, "Orphans" -- with its hermetically sealed environment and elliptical story-telling -- now plays like cut-rate Pinter.

ORPHANS, Starring Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster & Tom Sturridge Closes on Broadway Today by BWW News Desk - May 19, 2013

The Tony Award-nominated play ORPHANS will play its final Broadway show TODAY, MAY 19 after 27 previews and 37 regular performances at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). The production began performances on March 26 and opened on April 18. The Broadway production of Lyle Kessler's ORPHANS stars Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge and is directed by Daniel Sullivan.

ORPHANS Playwright Lyle Kessler Set for Signing, Q&A at The Drama Bookshop, 5/17 by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2013

The Drama Bookshop (250 West 40th Street) will celebrate the new Grove Press edition of ORPHANS this Friday May 17th from 5-7 PM when playwright Lyle Kessler is interviewed by Steven Adly Guirgis at the shop's Seelen Theatre. A Q&A and book signing will follow this free event.

BWW TV: ONCE Girls Jillian Lebling and Eliza Holland Madore Interview Erica Swindell! by BroadwayWorld TV - May 9, 2013

ONCE, the Tony and Grammy Award winning Best New Musical based on the 2007 Academy Award-winning film currently plays on Broadway at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). The production opened to rave reviews on Sunday, March 18, 2012. In the video below, the adorable Jillian Lebling and Eliza Holland Madore who alternate in the role of Ivanka, interview fellow cast member Erica Swindell who is the understudy for Girl, Reza and Ex-Girlfriend. Check it out below!

Breaking News: ORPHANS, Starring Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster & Tom Sturridge to Close on Broadway May 19 by Robert Diamond - May 6, 2013

The producers of the Tony Award-nominated play ORPHANS have announced that the Broadway production will play its final performance on SUNDAY, MAY 19 after 27 previews and 37 regular performances at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). The production began performances on March 26 and opened on April 18. The Broadway production of Lyle Kessler'sORPHANS stars Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge and is directed by Daniel Sullivan.

Review - Orphans by Michael Dale - April 30, 2013

For those who would enjoy David Mamet plays if there wasn't so much cursing and misogyny, I offer Lyle Kessler's very funny, testosterone-laced drama, Orphans.

2013 Tony Reactions: Tom Sturridge 'disbelief and delight' by Robert Diamond - April 30, 2013

Tom Sturridge, nominated for BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE IN A PLAY for ORPHANS

STAGE TUBE: Alec Baldwin Talks ORPHANS, Late Night Rumors by Stage Tube - April 26, 2013

Alec Baldwin is currently starring alongside Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge in ORPHANS on Broadway, and he talked to 'Extra's' AJ Calloway about the experience, the play's physicality, and addressed rumors that he is headed to late-night TV. Click below to watch the interview!

Broadway's ORPHANS Cast Visits THE CHARLIE ROSE SHOW by BWW News Desk - April 19, 2013

It's been a busy week for Broadway's ORPHANS, Lyle Kessler's play starring Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster, and Tom Sturridge. The show opened on Broadway last night, and a starry audience including Dakota Fanning, Tina Fey, Jane Krakowski, Winona Ryder, Sienna Miller, Anna Chlumsky, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Schiff, Anna Wintour, Debbie Harry, Melissa Errico and Patrick McEnroe, Bridget Moynahan and Michael Shannon. Plus, Charlie Rose interviewed the cast on his PBS show on Wednesday evening. Watch it HERE!

BWW TV: Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge Talk ORPHANS on Opening Night! by BroadwayWorld TV - April 24, 2013

The Broadway production of Lyle Kessler's Orphans starring Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster andTom Sturridge and directed by Daniel Sullivan, just opened last night at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge was there for the festivities to chat with the cast about the show, and you can check out what they had to say below!

Photo Coverage: On the ORPHANS Opening Night Red Carpet! by Walter McBride - April 19, 2013

The Broadway production of Lyle Kessler's Orphans starring Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster andTom Sturridge and directed by Daniel Sullivan, just opened last night at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was there throughout the night to celebrate the special occasion, and you can check out photos from the theatre arrivals below!

Photo Coverage: Alec Baldwin & ORPHANS Cast Celebrates Opening Night! by Walter McBride - April 19, 2013

The Broadway production of Lyle Kessler's Orphans starring Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster andTom Sturridge and directed by Daniel Sullivan, just opened last night at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was there throughout the night to celebrate the special occasion, and you can check out photos from the after party below!

Photo Coverage: Inside ORPHANS' Opening Night Curtain Call! by Walter McBride - April 19, 2013

The Broadway production of Lyle Kessler's Orphans starring Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster andTom Sturridge and directed by Daniel Sullivan, just opened last night at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). BroadwayWorld was there throughout the night to celebrate the specila occasion, and you can check out photos from the curtain call below!

Review Roundup: ORPHANS Opens on Broadway - All the Reviews! by Review Roundups - April 18, 2013

The Broadway production of Lyle Kessler's Orphans starring Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge and directed by Daniel Sullivan, opens tonight, April 18, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Let's see what the critics had to say...

Photo Flash: ORPHANS, Starring Alec Baldwin and More, Opens on Broadway Tonight! by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2013

The Broadway production of Lyle Kessler's Orphans starring Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge and directed by Daniel Sullivan, opens tonight, April 18, at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street). Check out photos of the cast in action below!

BWW TV: Sneak Peek of Alec Baldwin and More in Broadway's ORPHANS! by BroadwayWorld TV - April 17, 2013

The Broadway production of Lyle Kessler's Orphans starring Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge and directed by Daniel Sullivan, is currently in previews at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre (236 West 45th Street) in preparation for a Thursday, April 18 opening night. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!

Watch ORPHANS' Alec Balwin, Tom Sturridge and Ben Foster at TIMES TALK by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2013

Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge, who are now appearing on Broadway in Lyle Kessler's ORPHANS, spoke with The New York Times moderator Patrick Healy last night at the Times Center for a "TimesTalk." Click HERE to watch the full interview!

Photo Flash: ORPHANS' Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge at The New York Times' TIMES TALK by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2013

Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge, now starring on Broadway in Lyle Kessler's Orphans, were the featured guests at today's New York Times 'Times Talk.' The talk was streamed live from www.nytimes.com/artsbeat and www.Livestream.com/nytimes. The New York Times' Pat Healy moderated. Scroll below for photos from the discussion!

Photo Coverage: Alec Baldwin & ORPHANS Cast Visits TimesTalks by Jennifer Broski - April 16, 2013

Emmy winner and Tony Award and Oscar nominee Alec Baldwin, SAG and Emmy Award winner Ben Foster and London Newcomer of the Year nominee Tom Sturridge visited the TheTimesCenter on yesterday, April 15, to talk about their work on stage in the darkly comic play 'Orphans,' which opens on Broadway April 18, with New York Times theater reporter Patrick Healy.

ORPHANS' Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge to Guest on TIMES TALK Tonight by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2013

Alec Baldwin, Ben Foster and Tom Sturridge, now starring on Broadway in Lyle Kessler's ORPHANS, will be the featured guests at today's New York Times 'Times Talk.' The talk is streamed live from 6:30 -8 PM at www.nytimes.com/artsbeat and www.Livestream.com/nytimes. The New York Times' Pat Healy will moderate.

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Orphans has had 1 productions including Broadway which opened in 2013.
Best Revival of a Play for Orphans, Best Revival of a Play for Frederick Zollo, Best Revival of a Play for Robert Cole, Best Revival of a Play for The Shubert Organization, Best Revival of a Play for Orin Wolf, Best Revival of a Play for Lucky VIII, Best Revival of a Play for Scott M. DelmanBest Revival of a Play for James P. MacGilvray and Best Revival of a Play for StylesFour Productions.
Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Alec Baldwin, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Tom SturridgeOutstanding Revival of a Play (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) and Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for Tom Sturridge.
Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Alec Baldwin Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Tom Sturridge Outstanding Revival of a Play (Broadway or Off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) Theatre World Award (Theatre World Awards) for Tom Sturridge.

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